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Smoked sausage & veggie skillet with orzo

Smoked sausage & veggie skillet with orzo is the perfect summer time dinner packed with veggies and protein.
Servings 6 servings
Author natasha

Ingredients

  • 1 lb turkey kielbasa sausage cut into circles or half moons
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 cup of sweet frozen corn
  • 1 zucchini sliced
  • 1/2 small red onion sliced
  • 1 red bell pepper sliced
  • 1 cup of uncooked orzo
  • 2 cups of chicken stock
  • 1/3 cup heavy cream
  • 1/4 cup pepper jack cheese diced
  • 1/2 cup mozzarella cheese
  • 2 tbsp butter diced

For seasoning

  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 tsp all purpose seasoning like maggi
  • 1/2 tsp stonemill table blend salt free seasoning
  • 1/2 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tsp creole seasoning
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  • Heat oven to 375 
  • In a nonstick skillet, heat olive oil on medium heat and sauté sausage until brown, about 2 minutes per side 
  • Transfer sausage to a casserole dish with lid and add corn, zucchini, red onion, red bell pepper, uncooked orzo, chicken stock, heavy cream, pepper jack cheese, butter and seasoning 
  • Mix well to combine then cover casserole dish with tight fitting lid or foil and bake for 15 minutes
  • Uncover and bake for another 15 minutes on the top oven rack 
  • After additional 15 minutes, remove and and mozzarella cheese on top 
  • Bake for an additional 5-7 minutes at 425 or until cheese is melted
  • Broil for 1 minute on high if desired for a darker crust
  • Mix well, serve and enjoy!